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What to expect

Scheduling and Next Steps

You can call or email our team in order to schedule your visits. Once you are enrolled in our software, you'll even be able to schedule online. 

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Typically, 10-40 hours of treatment are appropriate, depending on the patient's history, current symptoms, and goals for treatment. The research shows us that repetition is key to seeing the benefits of hyperbaric therapy. 

WHAT TO BRING

Identification:

 

  • Your driver’s license, military ID, school ID card with a photograph

  • If you are a minor (under 18), you must have your parent/guardian with you for your first appointment.
     

Payment:

 

  • We accept cash, check, credit cards, Apple Pay, Health Savings Accounts

  • (HSA).

  • We are unable to accept insurance for off-label hyperbaric treatments.

  • Please bring your preferred payment medium, as payment will be due at the time of your appointment.

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Other Payment Options:

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Our clinic is able to accept Care Credit. You can apply for this option here.

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How Long it Will Take

Typical sessions are 60 minutes in length so please allow 70-80 minutes for your entire appointment.
 

Contraindications to treatment:
Please see our new patient intake forms for these details.

NEED ACCOMODATIONS?

We are pleased to offer a discounted rate at Home2 Suites by Hilton at Drake University for patients needing accommodations during their treatment at Iowa HBOT. This comfortable extended stay hotel is just a 4 minute drive to our clinic.
Use the code below to receive 20% off their Best Available Rate. 

 

Here's the address:

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2650 University Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa  50311 

 

Here are the instructions:

  1. Go to www.home2drake.com

  2. Enter dates for guest’s stay

  3. Click on “Special Rates”

  4. Enter Code 0003340268 in “Corporate Account”

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WHAT TO WEAR

We ask that you wear clothing that is comfortable.

Terminology that you may encounter
when seeking out hyperbaric treatments

Dive
When you enter a tank for treatment, our clinicians or technicians may use the

term “dive” to describe your experience as your chamber is pressurizing. This term

harkens back to the roots of this treatment modality as being heavily influenced by deep sea diving.
 

Descent
This is a term used to describe the tank being pressurized when you begin

your dive.

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Ascent
This is a term used decrease pressure in the tank as you are finishing

your treatment.
 

ATA
Atmospheres absolute, unit of pressure

 

PSI

pounds per square inch

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Oxygen Concentrator

We will use an oxygen concentrator to provide additional oxygen

during the treatment.

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